Host a Nature Play Day and share the message that kids need time outdoors! Check the NPD page for more info!---------------------------------------------------------------

Every Kid in a ParkEvery 4th grader in the US and their family now qualifies for a free park pass allowing your family free access to all Federal public lands! Get yours today!---------------------------------------------------------------

Learn about resources, tips and tools to start your own Family Nature Club. The Indianapolis Zoo has partnered with the Indiana Children and Nature Network to host a Family Nature Club training for informal educators at nature centers, parks, schools, churches and youth serving organizations. One participant from each attending organization will receive a Family Nature Club starter backpack to help kickstart their own programs.

March 10thSouthern Indiana Conservation Happenings9am-3pm at Muscatatuck National Wildlife RefugeA session discussing ICAN will be led by Warren Gartner and Ann NiednagelFor more info contact: susan_knowles@fws.gov

April 9thGreen Congregations Mtg.Contact Ann Niednagel for more info: ann.niednagel@gmail.com

April 11Annual Meeting of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young ChildrenICAN Presentation 1:45-3:00More info: http://secure.iaeyc.org/conferences-events/2015-indiana-early-childhood-conference/

April 25thEarth Day IndianaMore info about this event here:ICAN contact: Sarah Kempfer at skempfer.ican@yahoo.com

September 12 - 9-6pmTurn FestivalParamount School Farm & Brookside ParkTURN out for Circle City’s celebration of urban sustainability – farm, food, health and environment. This day long event focuses on sustainable and healthier lifestyle practices with over 50 hands-on demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, music and food. Dr. Drew Ramsey, author of The Happiness Diet, starts Saturday’s activities at 9 a.m. with a presentation on how diet affects both physical and mental well-being. And in the afternoon, headlining the main stage are the bands Bonesetters and Bigfoot Yancey.More information: www. TURNFestival.com

Saturday, September 26, 8:30 – 3 pmProject Learning Tree Environmental Education WorkshopALLEN COUNTY | Tom and Jane Dustin Nature Preserve1802 Chapman Road, Huntertown, IN 46748Presented by Mary Ibe and Nancy Eagle.Fee for the manual is $22. Pay at the event. RSVP by September 19: 260-637-2273 or acres@acreslandtrust.org﻿﻿﻿**Teachers will earn 6 hours of continuing education credit with their certificate for this program.